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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the stabilizer shaft link lower retaining nut.
  4. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm.
  5. Remove the rear coil spring. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement .
  6. Fig 1: Lower Control Arm-To-Knuckle Mounting Bolt
    GM783094Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the lower control arm to knuckle bolt.
  8. Fig 2: Lower Control Arm-To-Frame Bolt & Nut
    GM803138Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the lower control arm to frame bolt and nut (1).
  10. Remove the lower control arm.